SMU’s Garrett Gilbert leads the nation in total offense (405.7 ypg), ranks second in completions per game (35.1) and third in passing yards per game (376.7).

Almost as remarkable as those big numbers is Gilbert’s touchdown to interception ratio (21 to 6). That’s been the biggest knock on him throughout his career, including last season (15/15).

Gilbert has turned it up in American Athletic Conference play. In his last five games, he has completed 67.9 percent of his throws for 2,099 yards _ 419.8 per game _ for 17 TDs. He has only one interception on 265 attempts.

His numbers aren’t the result of padded stats against weak competition. Cincinnati ranks No. 8 in total defense and Memphis is No. 14, followed by UConn (68th), Rutgers (92nd) and Temple (119).

With SMU needing two wins in its final three games to become bowl eligible, here’s a look at the opposing defenses:

_ South Florida ranks 31st in total defense and 31st in passing yards allowed.

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